Chapter 08 · Finance, data & evidenceSustainability Language
Anti-greenwashing instruments
Definition
EmpCo Directive (Annex I blacklist — generic claims, offset-neutral claims), UK FCA ESG 4.3 (fair, clear, not misleading), Canada Competition Act s.74.01(1)(b.2) (adequate and proper substantiation per internationally recognised methodology), Australia ASIC/ACCC enforcement (greenwashing as misleading conduct — s.18 ACL / s.1041H Corps Act), India SEBI BRSR anti-greenwashing rationale, EU Green Claims Directive (stalled).
References
EmpCo Directive (Annex I blacklist — generic claims, offset-neutral claims), UK FCA ESG 4.3 (fair, clear, not misleading), Canada Competition Act s.74.01(1)(b.2) (adequate and proper substantiation per internationally recognised methodology), Australia ASIC/ACCC enforcement (greenwashing as misleading conduct — s.18 ACL / s.1041H Corps Act), India SEBI BRSR anti-greenwashing rationale, EU Green Claims Directive (stalled).
Greenwashing / claims rules · verified 2026-08-22
Overview
The overview for this term is being prepared.